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I love the natural beauty and rustic nature of Roaring Camp Railroad in Felton, California. Jennifer and Stefan thew one hell of a party on their wedding day, and I took way more photos than normal. There was just such texture, such color, such romance! Oh, and a lot of beer hehe. Enjoy my favorite […]

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I was seriously humbled by this awesome couple – when they found out I was already booked on their wedding day, the changed their date so they could hire as their photographer! I mean, how crazy is that? Well needless to say I was pumped to do a great job for them at their Seascape Golf […]

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I adore Alexis and Adam, they’ve got an amazing energy that’s infectious – everyone was smiling and dancing all day; and it’s no surprise that because they are really into dancing, many of the guests were highly skilled in the art as well. I wish the dance floor had been big enough to pull off […]

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Until I met Pam and Bill, I didn’t even know that you could get married at Wagner’s Grove, which is a short hike up from Harvey West Park in Santa Cruz. It’s a lovely redwood grove, though, and it’s nice that you don’t have to go way up into the Santa Cruz mountains to access […]

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Wow, we really lucked out with beautiful weather for Lisa and Tony’s wedding at The Perry House in Monterey. She was a beautiful, elegant bride, and Tony was all smiles from morning ’til night. Super fun to work with, and all the friends and family were so great. I had a fantastic time, and was […]

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The Perry House is one of my favorite wedding venues to shoot at. It’s intimate, has lots of nooks and crannies for people to hang out in, they have multiple levels and patios, a killer bridal suite, an amazing view of the ocean, a nifty pizza oven – and most of all a staff that […]

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Tania and Michael are one of those couples that have natural chemistry, and seem to know what the other is thinking. Tania tends to have this little smile on her face, like there’s always a private joke she’s sharing with her significant other. The first time I really spent some quality time with these two […]

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There are quite a few private estates that host weddings in the Santa Cruz mountains, and Rancho Soquel is a hidden gem among them. The property is vast, with well designed regions that give any bride tons of options for her wedding day. Jamie got a whole little house to herself as a bridal suite […]

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It had been several years since I’d shot a wedding at Monarch Cove Inn – a lovely little venue overlooking the ocean in Capitola, California; so of course I was elated when Molly told me I was her top choice of the photographers she’d interviewed. There are separate suites on the property for the guys […]

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It’s been several years since I shot a wedding at the historical Sesnon House; it’s on the Cabrillo College property, and literally one mile from my house. I’m so used to traveling for weddings it’s a guilty pleasure to have one practically in my back yard. Peggy and Roger are like kindred spirits to me […]

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Kristi and Derek had an intimate wedding with their closest friends and family at the Oceano Hotel & Spa in Half Moon Bay. This is an all-inclusive wedding venue – you stay there, get all your makeup and hair done at the salon next door, and they have both indoor and outdoor options for the […]

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I’ve known Astra for many years; she’s an amazing woman, a highly talented graphic designer, and exudes style and sexiness. And Steve? That dude is sexy too. I don’t know about his other qualities, but if Astra loves him, then he’s A-OK in my book. Because of these reasons and more, I was honored and […]

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I shoot at least one wedding in Sonoma every year, and it’s always so damn pleasant there – which is probably why it’s such a popular destination for Northern California vacationers. I hadn’t met Sandy or Sanjay before their wedding day, so I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. When I met Sandy, […]

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These are some of my favorite wedding photos from Kelly and Greg’s gorgeous wedding at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay. You can’t beat this venue if you’re looking for high-class and a beach location; and it doesn’t hurt if you like golfing, as The Ritz hosts some of the best in the world here. […]

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I’m always a little worried when people tell me they’re getting married at a restaurant – I mean, how many restaurants would make good backdrops for a decent sized wedding? Well, Tarpy’s Roadhouse is actually a historical residence-turned restaurant, so it’s got all the texture and presence of a structure that’s stood the test of […]

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If you’d like to get married in an intimate, natural grove of redwoods, but have the convenience of a restaurant and outdoor seating for a couple hundred people nearby, Felton Guild is the ideal location for your wedding. The following photos are album spreads from Stephanie and Kevin’s Felton Guild wedding – representing their favorite […]

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I met with Kylie and Mike last October about their upcoming wedding at Kohl Mansion, and was excited when they told me I was their first choice as wedding photographer. I’d just shot there for the first time a couple weeks before, and I really fell in love with the historical estate. Fast forward to […]

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I’ve seen some high-fives in my day, buit Nic and Lindsey make an art form out of it. They showed me how they do it at their Vasona Park engagement session, and of course had to follow up with a jumping high-five on their wedding day. Scroll down for more, or jump to www.GoodEyePhotography.com to […]

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Sometimes the wedding day just get a little too busy, too crazy, and there’s just not enough time to get those beautiful bride and groom portraits. Lauren’s dad has a beautiful property in the Santa Cruz mountains, replete with lush garden “rooms,” redwoods, vines and even an odd antique bed frame thrown in there. We […]

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Kelly + Ryan = Sexy Awesomeness. I met with Kelly last year about her unconventional wedding plans, and we ended up talking for a couple hours about her vision for her big day, and we really connected. The next time we met was for their Panther Beach engagement session, which was fun, sexy and a […]

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